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GX53 GGJ

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,167 mi
Last recorded68,167 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,167 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 68,087 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2008 61,134 miles

low tread on raer tyre.

Fail 22 May 2008 60,713 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,041 miles

fork seals weeping slightly.

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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GX53 GGJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 19,595 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 GGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX53 GGJ registered?

GX53 GGJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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